Published: July 2019
Handheld Vacuum SealersThe models we tested all worked, but only one was both comfortable to use and ke…
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Published: July 2019
Stovetop GriddlesMaking brunch is a cinch with a stovetop griddle. Which model is best?
Published: May 2019
Small Stand MixersCan smaller, lighter stand mixers pull their weight in the kitchen?
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Published: January 2019
Burr GrindersCoffee aficionados have long debated the best brewing method, but is the secret …
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Published: January 2019
Indoor GardensCountertop garden systems promise to make it easy to grow fresh herbs. Do they d…
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Published: September 2018
The June Intelligent OvenA countertop oven with artificial intelligence that “recognizes” and automatical…
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Published: September 2018
Indoor Pizza OvensIs a specialty appliance the secret to making great pizza at home?
Published: September 2018
Hestan Cue Smart Cooking SystemThis intelligent cooking set includes an induction burner that wirelessly commun…
Published: July 2018
Cuisinart Automatic Cold Brew CoffeemakerCold-brewed coffee in 25 minutes instead of the standard 12 to 24 hours: the rea…
Published: May 2018
Behmor Connected 8-Cup Brew SystemDoes it matter if your coffee maker is smart?
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Published: March 2018
Air FryersWe cooked more than 3,600 frozen french fries, 60 potatoes, and 40 pounds of chi…
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Published: October 2017
Sous Vide Machines (Immersion Circulators)Sous vide machines are cheaper, sleeker, and smarter than ever before. Can we fi…
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Published: January 2018
High-End BlendersWe investigate the new crop of pricey blenders to see what you get—and whether i…
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Published: July 2017
Midpriced BlendersFrom burnt-out motors to cracked pitchers and smoothies that aren’t smooth, most…
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Published: July 2017
Espresso MachinesWant to skip the lines—and the expense—at the coffee bar and get your espresso o…
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Published: May 2017
Mini Slow CookersThey may look like novelty items, but these itty-bitty slow cookers are more ver…
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Published: January 2017
Slow CookersCan machines designed for the same simple purpose—cooking food
slowly enough th…
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Published: September 2016
Food DehydratorsTo find the best dehydrator, we purchased five models and set them to work creat…
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Published: July 2016
Ice Cream MakersHome ice cream makers are well worth the money and counter space—if you buy a go…
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Published: January 2016
High-End Professional-Style Food ProcessorsWe tested two high-end food processors to see whether they offered any extra fea…
Published: January 2016
Electric Waffle Makers (Waffle Irons)We set a price cap of $100 and tested 13 irons, making batches of both a Belgian…
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Published: November 2015
Personal Blenders“Personal blenders” offer promising perks over full-size blenders, such as small…
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Published: June 2015
Knife Sharpeners, 20-Degree (Conventional Western)We tested nine sharpeners designed to maintain 20-degree (Western style) knives.
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Published: May 2015
Rice CookersA good rice cooker should make the task of cooking rice convenient and foolproof…
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Published: May 2015
Large Ice Cream MakersWe churned vanilla ice cream and raspberry sorbet in five different large ice cr…
Published: March 2015
Bread MachinesWe tested five bread machines to see if the newer, less-expensive models now on …
Published: January 2015
Tea MachinesWould brewing tea with a tea machine be more convenient than using a regular ele…
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Published: September 2014
Home Seltzer MakersHome seltzer makers that transform still water into sparkling promise clear adva…
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Published: March 2014
Greek Yogurt MakerThis appliance promises to streamline the process of making Greek yogurt at home…
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Published: November 2013
Stand Mixers (High-End)A stand mixer is one of the most expensive appliances in your kitchen, so it had…
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Published: September 2013
Portable Crock PotThis device is designed to both transport and warm your food for hot lunches any…
Published: March 2013
Large-Capacity Digital Kitchen ScaleDo you need a kitchen scale that can weigh ingredients up to 22 pounds?
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Published: March 2013
Best Coffee Maker (Automatic Drip)The success of our favorite—but very pricey—Dutch automatic drip model spurred t…
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Published: September 2012
Electric Juicers (Juice Extractors)While citrus reamers tackle oranges and the like, juice extractors expand the op…
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Published: July 2012
Ice Cream Cone MakersWant to make crispy, fresh ice cream cones at home? Try one of these ice cream c…
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